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Medical cannabis was legalised in the UK on 1st November 2018, following years of extensive campaigning. However, over half of the British public are still unaware that they can legally …

In the words of Andrea Leadsom, “Everyone is entitled to a private life before becoming an MP. I smoked weed at university.” While we know that many, many UK politicians …

It’s been far from a quiet start to the year for the UK cannabis industry. If you’ve been out of the loop, allow us to fill you in on some …

Mehmet Yildirim was at home when he heard a loud thudding noise at the door. The 36-year-old father-of-two opened it to find six Metropolitan Police officers with battering equipment. One …

University is a time when many young adults are released from the comforts of home life and become thrust into a life of independence. Term time represents an opportunity to …

‘We’re criminalising far too many young people. It’s also meaning that it becomes a gateway to other crime. ‘If instead we can regulate the cannabis market, we can raise taxation …

Reports of traces of cocaine having been found in Chevening and Downing Street during Liz Truss’ brief tenure – allegations she refutes – last week reignited discussions about politicians and …

On 16 November the MHRA published a blog post outlining the guidance for companies applying for approval for unlicensed cannabis-based medicines in the UK. In this article we unpack the …

For decades magic mushrooms have served as a point of contention, seeing as they naturally grow in many parts of the world, with the UK as no exception. So, what …

Introduction:  This summer, The Loop’s wonderful team of chemists, health professionals, researchers and press officers has been busy delivering harm reduction services at festivals up and down the country in …